Videos tagged with Wet Foot Dry Foot Policy

This video details the controversial 2000 federal operation to seize 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez from his relatives' home in Miami. It explores the complex interplay of immigration law, international politics, executive power, and media frenzy that led to the pre-dawn raid by armed federal agents. The narrative highlights the legal custody battle between Elian's father in Cuba and his Miami relatives, the role of the 'wet foot, dry foot' policy, and the lasting impact of the event on national discourse regarding government authority and individual rights.